After dedicating four years to Google as a software developer, the author abruptly quit due to the lack of a Christmas gift. The promotion process at Google proved challenging, with the author realizing the need for quantifiable achievements for recognition. Feeling unfulfilled, the author discovered the Indie Hackers community, inspiring a desire for entrepreneurial independence. Despite the high praise from the promotion committee, the author decided to leave Google to pursue diverse projects and potentially start their own business. The journey from Google employee to bootstrapped founder highlights the author’s determination to take control of their career and embrace new opportunities.
https://mtlynch.io/why-i-quit-google/